Critter Street is the Infant and Preschool Ministry of Woodland Hills Family Church.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

November Story Time!

November's Story Time will be extra special! We have an author/illustrator coming, and you won't want to miss it!

Baby Dedication!

It's Baby Dedication time again! Oh how I love seeing those precious babies on stage! Check out this flyer for the details...

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

October Small Talk



God Made Me Wonderful

The October song of the month is "God Made Me Wonderful". Have fun singing this great song with your child! Below you will find the lyrics and hand motions, and you can listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this page!


Intro
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
Oh, I am so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat) wonderful (Hands up and jump)

Verse
He made my hands, hands, hands (Hands out to side and open/shut them)
He made my feet, feet, feet (March)
He made my ears, eyes, nose (Point to each part)
My fingers and my toes (Wiggle fingers by shoulders then point to toes)
God made every part of me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)

Chorus
Oh I am wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
I am so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)

Repeat Verse

Chorus
Oh, I’m so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
Oh, I’m so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)

Bridge
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
Oh… I… am… so... (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me (Point both thumbs to chest on beat) so wonderful! (Hands up and jump)

Chorus
Oh, I am wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
I am so wonderful (Hands up and jump and dance around. Have fun!)
I am so

Ending
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands out to side) wonderful (Jazz hands straight up)
God made me so (Point both thumbs to chest on beat)
Wonderful (Jazz hands up and shake them.)
God Made Me… WONDERFUL!

Written by John Delich

Friday, September 2, 2011

September Small Talk


BIBLE STORY SUMMARIES:

Week 1
1 Samuel 17:34-37
God helped David, a shepherd, save his sheep from both a lion and a bear!

Week 2
1 Samuel 16:1-13
God helped Samuel choose the boy who would be the new king. Samuel looked at all of Jesse's sons before choosing David. God didn't care how the brothers looked or how strong they were. He chose David because David had a heart for God.

Week 3
1 Samuel 18:7, 12-14
David sang and danced for God because God had helped him win battles. Then, king Saul send David into yet more battles. God helped David win in all of them.

Week 4
Exodus 5:1-6:8
The Israelites had to work hard and make bricks all day for Pharaoh. Moses cried to God to help the Israelites, and He said He would help them.

I Can Do All Things

The September song of the month is "I Can Do All Things". Have fun singing this great song with your child! Below you will find the lyrics and hand motions, and you can listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this page!

I Can Do All Things

Written by Casey Darnell, John Delich & Holly Delich

Chorus
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
My God will help me (Pointer fingers pointing up)
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
God will make me strong (Muscle arms)

I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
My God will help me (Pointer fingers pointing up)
I can do (Both thumbs to chest) all things (Spread arms to the sides)
God will make me strong (Muscle arms)

Verse
Helpin’ my mom (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
Obeyin’ my dad (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)
Sharin’ my toys (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
huggin’ my friends (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)
Tellin’ the truth (Stomp right foot and right fist out to side.)
Sayin’ “Thank you” (Stomp left foot and left fist out to side.)
I can do anything (Both thumbs to chest.)

Pre-Chorus
I may be small (Crouch down)
But God is so powerful (Jump up and raise the roof with arms.)

Chorus

Verse

Pre-Chorus

Chorus

Pre-Chorus

Chorus

Monday, August 1, 2011

Who Knows Best?

The August song of the month is "Who Knows Best?". Have fun singing this great song with your child! Below you will find the lyrics and hand motions, and you can listen to the song in the music player at the bottom of this page!

Who Knows Best?
Written by Jonathan Shelton & Candi Pearson-Shelton

Verse 1
If God says jump around (Jumping)
I’m gonna jump, I’m gonna jump (Jumping)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna jump (Jumping)
If God says stomp your feet (Stomping)
I’m gonna stomp, I’m gonna stomp (Stomping)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)

Chorus
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
Who knows best? (Hands by shoulders & shrug.) God knows best! (Hands pointing up)
He knows what’s best for me (Thumbs to chest)

Verse 2
If God says wiggle around (Wiggle)
I’m gonna wiggle, I’m gonna wiggle (Wiggle)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna wiggle (Wiggle)
If God says stand real still (Freeze)
I’m gonna freeze, I’m gonna freeze (Freeze)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)

Chorus

Verse 3
If God says quiet please (Finger to mouth..shhh)
I’m gonna sshhh, I’m gonna sshhh (Finger to mouth..shhh)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
I’m gonna sshhhh (Finger to mouth..shhh)
If God says shout out loud (Cup hands to mouth)
I’m gonna shout (YEAH!), I’m gonna shout (YEAH!) (Cup hands to mouth)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)

Chorus

Verse 4
If God says go real slow (Move in slow motion)
I’m gonna go slow, I’m gonna go slow (Move in slow motion)
If God says go real fast (Run fast)
I’m gonna go fast, fast, fast (Run fast)
‘Cause I can trust Him, (Thumbs to chest) yeah (Pump right fist)
He knows what’s best. He knows what’s best (Both hands pointing up)

Chorus (2 times)